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Japan newspaper touts Trump conspiracy theory
The evening tabloid Nikkan Gendai, a stalwart of train station kiosks with a daily circulation said to be in excess of 1.6 million, spelled out in a recent article the conspiracy theory regarding US President Donald Trump and the establishment of IRs in Japan that seems to have exercised a degree of influence over the national political debate.
Communist newspaper sees “contradiction” in pro-IR arguments
The executives of the six international IR operators who participated in last month’s Kansai IR Showcase probably didn’t realize that among the Japanese reporters...
TRENDING ARTICLES
Wakayama prefecture plans to purchase land of IR candidate site
The Wakayama Prefectural Government has reached an agreement to purchase the IR development candidate site at Marina City in the event that Wakayama wins its licensing bid at the central government level.
Hokkaido conservatives fail to unite behind IR bid
The clouds darkened over the prospects for a Hokkaido IR bid this week as the main conservative caucus in the Hokkaido Prefectural Assembly proved unable to coordinate a united stance after two days of talks.
Service industry will still reign, despite automation: Tourism official
The Philippines Tourism Ministry said it is optimistic that the country’s unique brand of service will continue to play a strong role in its...
Mark Brown resigns as IPI CEO
Commonwealth Casino Commission Executive Director Edward Deleon Guerrero has revealed that Mark Brown has resigned as CEO of Imperial Pacific International (IPI), effective December 8.
MAGAZINE ISSUES
Osaka gives up on pre-World Expo IR opening
Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui indicated at a press conference on Friday that he had effectively given up on his long-cherished goal to open the Yumeshima IR before the 2025 World Expo, and that in fact the bidders would only be asked to commit to a FY2026 opening date.
Major gambling bust in Maharashtra
Police in Thane city, Maharashtra, just outside Mumbai, raided club on Saturday and arrested 93 people on illegal gambling related charges.
Hard Rock won’t give up on Hokkaido IR bid
Despite Governor Naomichi Suzuki’s declaration at the end of November that Hokkaido will not be moving forward with an IR bid, Hard Rock Japan is signaling that they are not giving up their campaign to build an IR at Tomakomai city.
